Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The practice of striking special coins in commemoration of historical events... is a misuse of our coinage system.

Letter on the Issuance of Commemorative Coins

06/18/1935

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Condolences, congratulations, felicitations, etc. When communicating condolences, congratulations, felicitations, etc., diplomatic officers ...

I do hereby exempt Miss Mary M. O'Reilly from the provisions thereof and continue her in the service until November 1, 1938.

Americans realize these facts.

Sometimes I get bored sitting in Washington hearing certain people talk and talk about all that government ought not do.